Serving almost 1000 6th to 8th grade students in the Grant Park area, King Middle School's international baccalaureate program elevates both its curriculum and its students to become top achievers. The first public school in the United States to be named after civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Junior, the school takes the international aspect of its baccalaureate status seriously, instilling students with a global perspective as it prepares them to conduct themselves with honor and compassion as they enter the competitive environment of the modern world.
As part of the IB curriculum, students have their pick of a number of elective courses including art, chorus, orchestra, swimming, and career and technology education. Extracurriculars available to students range from dance, theater, junior beta, student government, and debate team to competitive sports including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, track and field, and cheerleading. The school also hosts non-competitive sports like cycling, kickball, and swimming.
To elevate the aspirations and future success of its students, King Middle School offers mentorship programs with community partners like Emory University, Atlanta University Center, Georgia State University, and community volunteers who work tirelessly to give pupils the tools they need to succeed in high school and higher education.
King Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
545 Hill St SE,
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Paul Brown
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Niche Grade
C+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
29%
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Math Proficiency
19%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
58
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Full Time Teachers
58
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Teachers in First or Second Year
20.8%
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GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
6%
State Average
15.6%
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Science
0.5%
State Average
10.6%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
290:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
50.1%
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Female
49.9%
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Black
67.8%
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White
19.2%
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Hispanic
6.6%
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Two or more races
5.4%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
12/22/2025
I would recommend this school. My kid has felt encouraged and excited to learn. The softball and swim teams provided a nurturing and positive experience. While there are incident reports, my kid has never felt unsafe. The principal and staff are helpful. Teaching experience is mixed - would say that...
10/6/2025
For a School that you’d think would stand for everything Martin Luther King Jr. himself stood for, this school does not. When I went here I went through tons of bullying from both students, staff, and teachers. Whenever I went to someone who I thought could be a trusted adult, they told me it would...
8/19/2025
the is the best school I every been to
11/13/2024
I'm a parent of 3 that have made their way through the public school system - 2 have special needs and I can tell you from my experience that if you have a high-achieving child they will probably be ok at King, if they can overlook the constant fighting. If you have children with special needs howev...
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Phoenix II Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
D.H. Stanton Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Phoenix III Park
- Playground
Rawson-Washington Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Grant Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Lake
Ormond-Grant Park
- Playground
- Events
- Walking Paths
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Custer-Mcdonough-Guice
Southeast Atlanta neighborhood with growing residential areas
King Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Atlanta, GA and is served by the Atlanta Public Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 801 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. King Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $671,339. Discover additional schools in the area, like Department Of Human Resources, Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School, Carver Early College, and more. Learn more about what Atlanta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near King Middle School.